Lance Magazine

We were first enthralled with Carrie Dangenhard’s storytelling on Instagram, where her announcement of transitioning from employee to full-time freelancer caught our eye. An Austin based freelance content writer and strategist with years of experience, Carrie is no stranger to the language arts.

In this heyday of hustle and DIY, coworking spaces are blossoming into incubators for freelancers and even some side hustlers. One of the most attractive aspects of freelancing today is the freedom to choose where you work - offering an escape from the typical dull office space.

I am running a few hustles in parallel but my main gig is being a human walker. I have to take my human, Gilad, on at least 3 walks a day.

Recently, Michael Zindell’s vibrant and versatile artwork caught our eye. A “design ninja” with over 17 years of experience, Michael is a freelance illustrator and product designer whose talent and entrepreneurial spirit have landed him projects with the top players in the home decor, houseware, and giftware industries.

Okay, you’ve decided to create a side hustle. Great! Like many freelancers and side hustlers before you, you’re now probably asking yourself what’s next and how do I get started?

As a solopreneur, you’re busy and jamming at making your business and side hustling run smoothly. But you know the value of a little focused direction and inspiration in making more happen, right? Podcasts have really started to break out over the last couple years as a way to learn more while we’re at the gym or running around.

s week, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to an old friend from my DC days, Erica Eriksdotter. She’s a Swedish-born, but still Washington, DC-based artist.

Take a moment to think about any company that inspires you today. Two things will likely come to mind almost immediately – 1) a person within the company you know and admire and 2) a great story, whether about its origination or something that happened recently.

Facebook has definitely been in the headlines lately, but it still carries a huge value. So, make sure you’ve reviewed your privacy settings, and let’s dive in, shall we?